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12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Trump's History Of Degrading Comments About Women
It's no secret that Trump has been known for saying very demeaning things about women, especially when it comes to their appearance. In fact, he has said belitting things so frequently that he denies even remembering them. So, here are just a few of the shocking things Trump has said about women — a reminder of how deeply sickening and unacceptable this rhetoric truly is. In a 2007 interview on Larry King Live, Trump reportedly criticized Jolie's appearance and personal life, saying, 'Angelina Jolie is sort of amazing because everyone thinks she's like this great beauty… but she's not a beauty, by any stretch of the imagination. In terms of beauty, she's not a great beauty.' Trump went on to criticize her public persona and personal history during a separate interview on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. Trump was discussing Jolie's humanitarian work and public persona, and criticized her by saying:, saying, 'Now she's like a representative of the United Nations and world peace on hunger and all of this crap… and she had just said she made love to Billy Bob Thornton in the back of the limousine on the way over. And I wouldn't want to shake her hand, by the way.' One of the most repulsive things that happened was in 2007 when Maxim magazine did a reader poll that named Sarah Jessica Parker the most "Unsexiest Woman Alive." Agreeing with the magazine, Trump is reported to have echoed the sentiment in a Facebook post that publicly criticized her appearance. Sarah expressed her feelings over this in an interview with Grazia magazine. She described the experience as "brutal," stating, "It's so brutal in a way, so filled with rage and anger." Sarah also noted that the title affected her husband, actor Matthew Broderick, saying it "upset him because it has to do with his judgment too." She questioned the standards used to determine attractiveness, remarking, "Do I have big fake boobs, Botox and big lips? No. Do I fit some ideals and standards of some men writing in a men's magazine? Maybe not." In a 2004 interview with Howard Stern, Trump made a remark about Lindsay Lohan, saying that "deeply troubled" women are "always the best in bed," according to a review of the interview by CNN's KFile. At the time, Lindsay was only 18 years old and had recently completed filming Mean Girls. Lindsay's representative issued a statement at the time, expressing disgust and emphasizing that "money cannot buy class." Jamie Lee Curtis also publicly defended her. CNN's KFile also reported that Trump approved of Howard Stern referring to his daughter, Ivanka, as a "piece of ass" and went on to describe how he would go backstage at his pageants while contestants were naked. Trump has not publicly apologized or provided a direct response to the reported 2004 interview with Howard Stern. Just this May, Trump posted on Truth Social: 'Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?'' The White House responded to Trump's comment with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying, "He is speaking about Taylor Swift's political views and how perhaps it has impacted the support of the American public for her work." During a 2013 interview on Showbiz Tonight, Trump was asked what he thought about Kim Kardashian creating a baby shower registry even though she's wealthy. His response? 'She's gotten a little bit large. I would say this: I don't think you should dress like you weigh 120 pounds.' When host A.J. Hammer challenged him, asking, 'Why not? She feels good about herself?" Trump attempted to backtrack his statement, saying, 'I think that's great. If she feels great about herself, do it, Kim.' Trump reportedly insulted Alicia Machado, who won the Miss Universe title in 1996. He is said to have publicly mocked her in 1997, calling her 'Miss Piggy' and 'Miss Housekeeping,' derogatory nicknames targeting both her appearance and her Latina heritage. Alicia has spoken out about how Trump's insults deeply affected her self-esteem and mental health, saying the experience was "humiliating." She also used her story during the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign to highlight Trump's history of mistreating women. Trump publicly attacked Kristen Stewart on Twitter in 2012, accusing her of cheating on Robert Pattinson "like a dog." Trump is said to have made 11 tweets in total, mocking her by calling her "boring" and "untalented." On his late-night show, Stephen Colbert asked Kristen if these tweets helped teach her how to deal with bullies. Kristen responded, explaining that she had publicly asked Trump about his comments, but he didn't respond. She then added, "We're all different. That's okay. You know, celebrate the differences." In a 2015 interview with The New York Times, Trump took a jab at supermodel Heidi Klum, saying, 'Sadly, she's no longer a 10,' implying that she had lost her attractiveness with age. Heidi responded on Instagram with a video of a man in a Trump mask ripping a '10' off her shirt to reveal '9.99,' and later stated that every woman is a '10' in her book. Even some Republicans were upset after Trump made a very graphic insult of MSNBC host Mika Brzezinski. In response to criticism from Morning Joe, Trump tweeted in 2017: 'I heard poorly rated @Morning_Joe speaks badly of me (don't watch anymore). Then how come low I.Q. Crazy Mika, along with Psycho Joe, came to Mar‑a‑Lago 3 nights in a row around New Year's Eve, and insisted on joining me. She was bleeding badly from a face‑lift. I said no!'Mika responded to this by posting a photo of a Cheerios box labeled "Made for little hands" on social media. In 2012, Donald Trump tweeted derogatory comments about Bette Midler, calling her 'extremely unattractive' and mocking her appearance. Jimmy Kimmel has talked about how much Trump reportedly hates Bette Midler on his show. In 2012, after Cher criticized Mitt Romney, Trump is said to have called her "somewhat of a loser," adding that she was "lonely," "unhappy," and "very miserable." Speaking on Fox News with Greta Van Susteren, he went on to say, "like Rosie…a total loser" before dismissing Cher as 'average talent who is out of touch with reality." After Romney became the Republican nominee, Cher tweeted: 'If ROMNEY gets elected I don't know if i can breathe same air as Him & his Right Wing Racist Homophobic Women Hating Tea Bagger Masters.' Cher later deleted this tweet. In 2006, on Entertainment Tonight, Trump called Rosie "disgusting, both inside and out," and a "slob" who "talks like a truck driver" with a "fat, ugly face." Trump said this because he was upset with Rosie O'Donnell after she criticized his decision to let Miss USA Tara Conner keep her title even though she was caught up in personal scandals. She accused him of being a hypocrite because of his own messy history with affairs and then, Trump has also said Rosie is a 'loser,' 'fat pig,' 'beast," 'mentally sick woman,' 'bully,' 'dummy', and countless other insults. Just days after Anna Nicole Smith passed away in 2007, Trump is said to have called Anna's lips "the most disgusting thing to look at…big fat pumped up tires" in a radio interview on The Howard Stern Show. CNN reported on the incident, quoting Trump. You can watch other Howard Stern interviews with Anna Nicole Smith here. During the final presidential debate in 2016, Trump interrupted Hillary Clinton by calling her a "nasty woman" while she was speaking about tax policy. Hillary was specifically discussing Social Security tax increases, saying her own taxes would go up along with Trump's, when he suddenly interjected with the insult. During a press briefing in 2020, Trump called Kamala Harris "nasty" and "disrespectful" for how she questioned Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh about reproductive rights in 2018. Trump was recalling a moment during the 2018 Senate Judiciary Committee, when Kamala pressed Brett about reproductive rights, asking, 'Can you think of any laws that give the government the power to make decisions about the male body?' After a noticeable pause, he said: 'I'm not thinking of any right now, Senator.'Trump has also called Kamala 'extraordinarily nasty... nasty to a level that was just a horrible thing' and 'the meanest, most horrible, most disrespectful of anybody in the U.S. Senate.' Got any others you want us to shed light on? Let us know in the comments and maybe we make a follow-up post.
Newsweek
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Rosie O'Donnell's Menendez Brothers Remark Sparks Divide
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Rosie O'Donnell's remark about the Menendez brothers has sparked differing opinions online. Newsweek reached out to O'Donnell's representative via email for comment. The Context On Tuesday, a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life in prison, which means they are immediately eligible for parole and could potentially go free, The Associated Press reported. The siblings were previously sentenced to life in prison after they were convicted in 1996 of killing their parents, Jose Menendez and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989. They have been behind bars for the last 35 years. The brothers claimed they acted in self-defense after alleged sexual abuse by their father. However, prosecutors argued that they killed their parents out of greed over their inheritance. Rosie O'Donnell accepts the Icon Award onstage during The Queerties on March 12, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (L) Erik Menendez is pictured at the trial of the Menendez brothers in Los Angeles, California on March... Rosie O'Donnell accepts the Icon Award onstage during The Queerties on March 12, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (L) Erik Menendez is pictured at the trial of the Menendez brothers in Los Angeles, California on March 9, 1994. (R) Lyle Menendez is pictured at the trial of the Menendez brothers in Los Angeles, California on March 9, 1994. More; Ted Soqui/Sygma via Getty Images 2 What To Know On Wednesday, O'Donnell took to Instagram to comment on their reduced sentences. "resentenced!!!!! thank god !!!" she shared with her 627,000 followers. "they deserve this - im beyond thrilled - they have served enough time - thank u all who helped this happen i love these guys - #overjoyed." Over the years, the comedian has built a surprising friendship with Lyle Menendez. It began following a 1996 appearance on Larry King Live, where she declared her belief that the brothers acted in self-defense. During an appearance on SiriusXM's Andy Cohen Live last week, O'Donnell said she visited Lyle Menendez in prison. "You know, I follow my heart. I just do," the 63-year-old told host Andy Cohen. "He said to me, 'Will you come visit me in prison? I'm doing a presentation about making the the prison more beautiful and why it's helpful to inmates,' and so I said yes." O'Donnell said his speech was "phenomenal" and explained that while she was there, she met inmates who train dogs through Guide Dogs of America to help veterans, children with autism under the age of 12 and people who are blind. "I was like, 'Well, that's interesting,' and I said, I have an autistic kid under the age of 12," she said, referring to her child Clay. "So Russ, who runs Guide Dogs of America, said to me, 'Well, why don't you come to our facility and see what we do and see if you'd like to apply.'" The Flintstones star told Cohen she was initially "very hesitant" because she didn't "want them to do this because I'm a celebrity." "I don't want to cut the line for maybe a nonverbal kid who would really need it in a different way, but it was Lyle Menendez who convinced me that if you pass the application process, you are worthy of getting one of these dogs and don't turn it down before you see if your application is passed. And sure enough, our application was passed." Their dog Kuma has since joined the family, and in an interview with People in April, O'Donnell said she has Lyle Menendez to thank for that. "Our life has changed irrevocably," she told the outlet. "All of a sudden there was this connective force alive in the house between us." What People Are Saying O'Donnell's Instagram post has sparked divided opinions online. Many agreed with the former talk show host. Instagram user @eilishtitterington wrote: "I've been so happy since its been announced. I can only imagine how you, their friends and family feels, probably very euphoric. So happy for them." @freedomforeriklyle said: "So incredibly happy for the boys!!! Another step forward to freedom! Justice won today." @danofgreengables1990 added: "I just saw this and I thought of you immediately and how much advocacy you have done for on ya @rosie!" @celestialgirl7 shared: "Good for them! I agree, they've definitely served long enough! @kimmysue1993 chimed in: "Best news ever!" Others, meanwhile, questioned her comments. @lacalzada_ asked: "'I love these guys' Seriously?" @drjcm said: "You love these guys? How are you so certain to their innocence?" @jeffstahl79 posted: "You love these guys? That's a bit much." @vale_in_la commented: "Why is everyone exited for murderers be free! @rosie I am really surprised that you support this. People like them deserve life." @annetteh2017 added: "They killed their parents in cold blood. Why are they getting out? Smh [shaking my head]." What Happens Next Erik and Lyle Menendez will receive separate hearings from the state parole board on June 13. The final reports will be sent to California Governor Gavin Newsom, who will determine whether they should receive clemency. The clemency case is separate from resentencing, as the siblings have explored various routes of freedom. Specialists from the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) sexual assault hotline are available 24/7 via phone (1-800-656-4673) and online chat. Additional support from the group is also accessible via the mobile app.
Mint
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Trump names Fox News host Jeanine Pirro interim US attorney for DC; who is she?
President Donald Trump has announced he would be appointing Fox News host Jeanine Pirro — a former county prosecutor and elected judge — as the chief federal prosecutor for Washington, D.C., following the withdrawal of his original nominee. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was naming Pirro as the interim US attorney in Washington D.C., but didn't indicate whether he would nominate her for the Senate-confirmed position on a more permanent basis. "Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York. She is in a class by herself," Trump wrote. Jeanine Pirro will lead the nation's largest US Attorney's office — at least on an interim basis — after Trump withdrew his nomination of conservative activist Ed Martin Jr. earlier on Thursday. The nomination was pulled probably after a key Republican senator said he could not support Martin for the job due to his defense of rioters who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. "He's a terrific person, and he wasn't getting the support from people that I thought," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday. He later added: "But we have somebody else that will be great." Martin has served as acting US Attorney for the District of Columbia since Trump's first week in office. But his hopes of keeping the job faded amid questions about his qualifications and background. Martin had never served as a prosecutor or tried a case before taking office in January. Pirro, who joined Fox News in 2006, co-hosts the network's show "The Five" on weekday evenings. She was elected as a judge in New York's Westchester County Court in 1990 before serving three terms as the county's elected district attorney. Pirro, a 1975 graduate of Albany Law School, has significantly more courtroom experience than Martin. She led one of the nation's first domestic violence units in a prosecutor's office. After her elected terms as a judge and district attorney, Pirro briefly campaigned in 2005 as a Republican to unseat then-Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton before announcing that she would run for New York attorney general instead. She lost that race to Andrew Cuomo, son of former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo. Pirro became an ubiquitous television pundit during O J Simpson's murder trial, often appearing on CNN's "Larry King Live". During her time on Fox News, she has frequently interviewed Trump.
Geek Culture
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites' First Looks Set Stage For The Warren's 'Darkest' Case Yet
Few horror franchises have maintained both longevity and consistency the way The Conjuring has. Since its debut in 2013, audiences have followed Ed and Lorraine Warren across haunted houses, courtrooms, and possessed basements. Now, after more than a decade of facing the supernatural, Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are ready to close the book on their iconic roles. The Conjuring: Last Rites will serve as a farewell not just to the characters but to a chapter of the franchise defined by their onscreen partnership. Set in 1986, five years after the events of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It , The Conjuring: Last Rites finds the Warrens in retirement — at least until one final case lures them back. This time, the haunting isn't just about what's lurking in the shadows, but what's been buried in the past. 'I felt strongly that the biggest, most emotional story we could tell was the most personal story,' irector Michael Chaves told Entertainment Weekly. Vera Farmiga hinted that The Conjuring: Last Rites introduces a 'moment that makes time stand still.' Her comments suggest the Warrens will face something unlike anything they've encountered before: something deeply tied to their own history. Wilson, meanwhile, described the film as a return to the franchise's core: a story centered on family, faith, and fear. 'The third film was more of a true crime detour,' he said. 'This really felt like a proper ending to get back to the heart of the franchise, the family of it all.' The Conjuring: Last Rites adapts the infamous Smurl haunting, a real-life case that drew national attention in the late '80s. For producers, the true story's media exposure became an asset. Executive producer Peter Safran pointed out that it's 'one of the more Googleable ones,' giving audiences an eerie head start before stepping into theaters. The Smurls' claims made the rounds on TV shows like Larry King Live , turning their story into one of the most well-documented cases in the Warrens' archive. Safran confirmed that Last Rites marks the final appearance of Wilson and Farmiga as the Warrens, but not necessarily the end of the franchise. 'It's the end of the story with Patrick and Vera,' he said, leaving the door open for future projects set within the same universe. New Line Cinema president Richard Brenner echoed that sentiment, calling this the end of The Conjuring 's 'phase one' and teasing additional entries including new titles and potential crossovers with other Warner Bros. horror properties like Evil Dead . Whether or not the Warrens return in some future form, The Conjuring: Last Rites closes a chapter that began with a quiet knock on a farmhouse door in Rhode Island and ends with a case that may reveal just as much about the Warrens as it does the spirits they chase. Fans will soon find out what haunts a ghost hunter when the ghosts are personal. The Conjuring: Last Rites opens in cinemas on 5 September. Natalie is a big fan of anything related to movies, TV shows, and anime — you name it. When she's not reading or being a dedicated cinephile, she's probably playing gacha and tabletop games, or daydreaming of Caleb from Love and Deepspace . The Conjuring The Conjuring: Last Rites
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Isaiah Washington Says Sandra Oh Was the 'Key' Behind His 2014 Return to 'Grey's Anatomy'
Isaiah Washington was fired from in 2007 after saying a homophobic slur He returned in 2014 to make an appearance ahead of Sandra Oh's exit, which he credited to her persistence in a post on X on April 23 Washington played Dr. Preston Burke, the mentor and lover to Oh's Cristina Yang, for the first three seasons of the medical drama Isaiah Washington is praising former costar Sandra Oh. The actor, 61, played Dr. Preston Burke, Oh's mentor and lover in the early seasons of Grey's Anatomy, before his firing from the show in 2007. Years later, he returned as part of her character Cristina Yang's exit, and he credited that brief appearance to Oh in a recent post on X. 'Sandra Oh was the key to getting me to come back in 2014,' he wrote on April 23. 'She refused to leave the show without my return and she won that battle. I love me some Sandra Oh!' Related: The Most Dramatic Grey's Anatomy Departures Washington even responded to a comment shading the long-running medical drama, which read: 'We love her also. The show went down, when the two of you left ♥️' 'Facts!' he replied. PEOPLE reached out to representatives for Oh for comment. During an appearance on Larry King Live in July 2007, Washington admitted that he was fired after three seasons on Grey's Anatomy for using a homophobic slur during an on-set spat with Patrick Dempsey. In the interview, he said the "f-word" was not intended to be anti-gay — he said, "I am not homophobic — in no way, shape or form' — but the public speculated that it was used in direct reference to costar T.R. Knight. He repeated the slur backstage at the Golden Globes, although he continued to deny referring to Knight. He then issued another apology for using the word again. "I can neither defend nor explain my behavior. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I've asked for help," he said at the time. Addressing Knight, who is gay, he added, "T.R.'s courage throughout this entire episode speaks to his tremendous character. I hold his talent, and T.R. as a person, in high esteem. I know a mere apology will not end this, and I intend to let my future actions prove my sincerity.' Just last month, series creator Shonda Rhimes opened up about the controversy and how she thought it 'was going to kill the show.' The scandal made the "bubble of joy" from the show's success in its two-year run "burst so early," Rhimes recalled in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in March. "And it's funny, every Grey's actor I talk to who was there during that time is still traumatized by that incident," she revealed. "People still talk about it." Grey's Anatomy is still going 20 years after it first aired. In April 2024, it became the longest-running primetime medical drama ever when it was renewed for a 21st season (and it will extend its historic run with a 22nd season, which was announced April 3.) Rhimes, 55, said the positives meant the incident "stopped mattering," but the sting of the scandal remains. "I mean, that was the thing we thought was going to kill the show," she reiterated. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Grey's Anatomy airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. Read the original article on People
